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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,007.40, 28,511.10 and 17,581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,007.40, 28,511.10 and 17,581.80 is: 26,372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,007.40 : 28,511.10 = 17,581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,007.40/28,511.10 = 17,581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,007.40x = 28,511.10 × 17,581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,007.40x = 501,276,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,276,457.98/19,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,372.70

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